Suspect in Liam Payne case denies drug involvement as investigation continues

Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, died at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in October. An investigation is ongoing, with three suspects, including Argentinian waiter Braian Nahuel Paiz, being questioned. Paiz denied supplying drugs to Payne, claiming they met twice before the incident. He stated that Payne was already under the influence when they first met and that he consumed drugs with him but did not provide them. Another individual, Rogelio Nores, a friend of Payne, also denied involvement. He stated he left the hotel shortly before the fall and had provided a witness statement to authorities. Early toxicology reports indicated multiple substances in Payne's system.